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Known for her incisive portrayals of Gilded Age society, Wharton's works reflect her deep understanding of New York's upper class. She made history as the first woman to win the Pulitzer Prize in Literature in 1921 for The Age of Innocence. A prolific author, she published 15 novels, including The House of Mirth and the novella Ethan Frome, as well as numerous short stories and critical essays. Wharton's contributions to literature and design have solidified her legacy, culminating in her induction into the National Women's Hall of Fame.